Introductory Ecology ((4 credit hours))

Catalog description

Introduces basic concepts and current applications of ecology relevant to environmental issues. Emphasizes relationships between organisms and the environment; influencing factors affecting distribution and abundance; population structure and regulation; energy flow and nutrient cycling through the environment; and, development, structure, and response to distribution of organismal communities. Includes weekly laboratories to provide hands-on field experiences to reinforce concepts learned in lecture. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).